Movies like La Muerte De Un Federal (2019)
The best movies like La Muerte De Un Federal (2019) are The Snitch Cartel (2011), Relay (2025) and War Dogs (2016). If La Muerte De Un Federal hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedFacing El Chapo (2026)8.7/10 from 991 votes
- NewestFacing El Chapo (2026)Released 2026
- In SpanishThe Snitch Cartel (2011)Also in Spanish
The Snitch Cartel (2011)
The real life story of Andres Lopez Lopez aka "Frecita" during his years involved with the Colombian Cartel aka "Cartel Norte del Valle"
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRelay (2025)
A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWar Dogs (2016)
Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWanted Man (2024)
Follows a police officer who must retrieve an eyewitness and escort her after a cartel shooting leaves several DEA agents dead, but then he must decide who to trust when they discover that the attack was executed by American forces.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Perfect Dictatorship (2014)
TV MX, the most powerful Mexican Television Corporation, discloses a scandalous story involving Governor Carmelo Vargas in serious crimes and illicit business. Governor Vargas worried about his political future, decides to clean his image and negotiates a billionaire secret agreement with the owners of the TV Corporation. Carlos Rojo, an ambitious young news producer, and Ricardo Diaz, TV network star reporter, are responsible for making a dirty campaign to change the image the public has of the corrupt Governor and make him, at any cost, a political star and a great presidential candidate. Mexican Television believes that democracy is a farce and has already placed one President... Will they do it again?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFacing El Chapo (2026)
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Get Out (2026)
A nightclub owner is on the verge of leaving his dangerous past behind for retirement with his girlfriend. When masked gunmen rob him and he finds himself squeezed by ruthless cartels, a mysterious newcomer arrives with an interest in buying the business. With danger closing in from all sides, he must navigate a deadly web of deception, power, and survival - where escape may no longer be an option.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSicario (2015)
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Most Hated Woman in America (2017)
The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAmerican Made (2017)
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Trials of Cate McCall (2013)
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEl diario de una prostituta (2013)
During a murder investigation, the police uncover a human trafficking network that involves a politician the media is protecting.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlow (2001)
The story of how George Jung, together with the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar, established the billion-dollar cocaine empire in the United States in the 1970s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEl Infierno (2010)
After being deported back to Mexico, a man has no choice but to join the vicious drug cartel that has corrupted his hometown in order to survive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Losers (2010)
On a mission deep in the Bolivian jungle, a team of elite commandos finds itself on the receiving end of a lethal betrayal. Now presumed dead, the men join forces with a mysterious operative named Aisha to hunt down their enemy and even the score.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBordertown (2007)
American corporations are using the North American Free Trade Agreement by opening large maquiladoras right across the United States–Mexico border. The maquiladoras hire mostly Mexican women to work long hours for little money in order to produce mass quantity products. Lauren Adrian, an impassioned American news reporter for the Chicago Sentinel wants to be assigned to the Iraq front-lines to cover the war. Instead, her editor George Morgan assigns her to investigate a series of slayings involving young maquiladora factory women in a Mexican bordertown.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHarley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991)
It's the lawless future, and renegade biker Harley Davidson and his surly cowboy buddy, Marlboro, learn that a corrupt bank is about to foreclose on their friend's bar to further an expanding empire. Harley and Marlboro decide to help by robbing the crooked bank. But when they accidentally filch a drug shipment, they find themselves on the run from criminal financiers and the mob in this rugged action adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisExit Wounds (2001)
Maverick cop Orin Boyd always brings down the domestic terrorists he tracks, but he ruffles feathers with his unorthodox techniques -- and soon finds himself reassigned to the toughest district in Detroit. When he discovers a group of detectives secretly operating a drug ring, Boyd joins forces with an unlikely ally -- gangster Latrell Walker -- to bring down the rotten cops.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisMcQ (1974)
Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Laundromat (2019)
When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEl Motero (2018)
Two rival families compete for control of the illicit drug trade in their region, each determined to dominate the territory at any cost. Within the Morales family, Gustavo is considered the black sheep — impulsive, conflicted, and vulnerable. Sensing weakness, the Cortés family exploits Gustavo as their strategic advantage, using him as the Achilles’ heel to dismantle the Morales operation from within. As betrayal deepens and loyalties fracture, the power struggle intensifies into a ruthless battle for dominance. In a world where family is both strength and vulnerability, one man’s weakness could determine who controls the empire.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
El Cartel De La Linea (2021)
Along the dangerous border corridor known as "La Linea," a powerful cartel controls the flow of drugs, weapons, and money across territories where violence rules and loyalty is constantly tested. As rival groups attempt to seize control of the route, alliances shift and betrayal becomes inevitable. Hitmen, traffickers, and corrupt officials all play their part in a ruthless struggle for dominance. Caught in the middle of this brutal power struggle, those involved must choose between survival and loyalty, knowing that in the world of El Cartel de La Linea, one mistake can ignite a deadly war.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Los Viejones De Guanajuato (2016)
The Ramirez are a respected family determined to defend their land — and the land of the workers of Rancho Seco — from growing threats in the Salamanca region. Los Garcia, a ruthless criminal group, are pressuring local families to sell their property in order to expand their operations. Behind the intimidation lies a larger plan: constructing a landing strip for small aircraft to support their drug trafficking activities. When the Garcias begin targeting members of the Ramirez family, the conflict escalates beyond negotiation. Proud men from Guanajuato, the Ramirezes refuse to surrender. What begins as a land dispute quickly turns into a violent confrontation, where bullets fly and blood is spilled in a battle to protect honor, family, and territory.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Me Robo Al Patron Y El Negocio Tambien (2026)
Reina, a strong and determined woman, discovers that her husband Ramiro and her best friend Angela have betrayed her. Not only are they involved in a secret relationship, but they are also planning to take control of the business she helped build from nothing. After a violent confrontation, Reina believes she has ended their threat and walks away from her past. However, she soon learns that both are still alive and expanding their power in an attempt to dominate the territory. Forced to return, Reina enters a ruthless conflict where pride, power, and revenge collide. In a world where betrayal has lasting consequences, Reina must confront her past and prove that pain can be transformed into strength.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Venganza De Una Viuda (2021)
Pedro, the husband of Maria, finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and is brutally murdered by a feared man known as "El Diablo." Left devastated, Maria is forced to face a life without the man she loved. But grief soon turns into determination. Refusing to accept his death as fate, she embarks on a relentless path of revenge. As Maria tracks down the man responsible, she enters a dangerous world of violence and power, where every step brings her closer to the truth — and to the consequences of her choices. In a story of loss, courage, and vengeance, Maria will not rest until justice is served.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Sed De Venganza En La Sangre (2022)
Sed de Venganza en la Sangre is a gripping Mexican action-crime drama that centers on the lives of two sisters torn apart by tragic family decisions. Separated as infants due to the reckless choices of their parents, the sisters grow up in vastly different worlds, each carrying deep wounds and a burning desire for revenge. Marked by pain and hatred, their lives unfold on opposite paths, shaped by suffering and the thirst for justice. As fate brings them closer, they must confront their shared past, face dangerous enemies, and grapple with the bitter legacy that connects them by blood. This powerful tale weaves action, emotion, and the relentless pursuit of vengeance into a dramatic journey of reunion and confrontation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Noche De Cartas (2019)
A group of drug traffickers gather for an all-night card game, temporarily stepping away from their illegal operations. As the night unfolds, the table becomes a confessional. Between bets and drinks, they share stories of narrow escapes from the law, ruthless drug deals, the reasons they entered the business, and the violent acts that shaped their reputations. Old wounds resurface, loyalties are questioned, and hidden tensions begin to rise. What starts as a night of gambling and reminiscing slowly turns into a dangerous confrontation. By dawn, one of them will face an unexpected fate — triggering a deadly chase that proves the past can never truly be left behind.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
El Inocente (2018)
A group of influential businessmen use legitimate real estate ventures to disguise their lucrative drug trafficking operations. While they present themselves as respectable entrepreneurs, their criminal empire quietly expands behind closed doors. Local police are determined to bring them down, but despite constant surveillance and investigation, they lack the solid evidence needed to secure arrests. Meanwhile, rival traffickers attempt to invade their territory, sparking a violent power struggle. The businessmen eliminate their competition, tightening their control over the region. Just as authorities believe they finally have the proof required to dismantle the operation, they discover their case has collapsed. Unbeknownst to them, one of their own undercover agents has been secretly protecting the businessmen — bound by loyalty after they once saved his life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Historia De Pedro y Pablo (2018)
After the tragic loss of their parents, two inseparable brothers are forced to confront a harsh reality. Struggling to survive with little food and mounting bills, Pedro, the older brother, makes a painful decision — he will cross the border illegally in search of work so his younger brother can continue his education. The journey is dangerous, but Pedro manages to find employment as a servant for a wealthy family in the city. As the brothers live apart, each faces new hardships, unexpected opportunities, and emotional challenges. While Pedro begins to build a new life — and even finds himself drawn into a romantic relationship — he is torn between love and his responsibility to his brother. Separated by distance and circumstance, the question remains: will Pedro return home to the life he left behind, or will his new future keep the brothers apart forever?
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like La Muerte De Un Federal?
The closest matches to La Muerte De Un Federal are The Snitch Cartel (2011), Relay (2025) and War Dogs (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after La Muerte De Un Federal?
Start with The Snitch Cartel (2011), the closest match to La Muerte De Un Federal.
What is the highest-rated movie like La Muerte De Un Federal?
Facing El Chapo (2026), rated 8.7/10 by 991 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like La Muerte De Un Federal?
Facing El Chapo (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like La Muerte De Un Federal?
Yes: The Snitch Cartel (2011), The Perfect Dictatorship (2014) and Facing El Chapo (2026).
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First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside La Muerte De Un Federal, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.